This Week in Gay Palm Springs

New airline services, Marilyn’s behind arrives and parklet controversy dominated the news cycle this week.  It’s a relatively quiet weekend but with much anticipation for...

  What a week and weekend of celebs in the Coachella Valley.  Kristin Chenoweth graced the stage at Oscar’s last week during open mike night....

Palm Springs Pride is back and we were the first to announce the plans on the 100th episode of the #ILoveGayPalmSprings podcast.  Ron DeHarte, president...

We were out and about this week and picked up some good dirt on our oasis. Sworn to secrecy, but rumor has it one of...

As we approach Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of summer, I was asked this morning about when summer actually begins.  Memorial Day to...

Recovery happens!  New this week, Ross Mathews’ Dragtastic Bubbly Brunch has found a new home at V Wine Lounge.  The first performance, featuring Morgan McMichaels...

We’re going to keep our advisory update front and center this week, as mask guidelines continue to be misunderstood. The City put out a late statement...

Masks off!  That is IF you got your shots.  The news cycle has been dominated by the CDC guidance that fully vaccinated people do not need...

The Tramway is now “running up that hill” seven days a week starting today.  Another good sign for our recovery is all the planning that...

First, the Forever Marilyn misstep and now no 4th of July fireworks.  I’m starting to wonder about the wisdom of our Palm Springs City Council…...

From attending the #MeTooMarilyn peaceful protest to a rollicking drag show at Oscar’s, it felt like things were mostly back to “normal” in Palm Springs....

Disneyland opens this weekend, a sure sign of our Covid Comeback in California.  As is yet another new restaurant and nightclub gaining favor with the...

I receive an email called  “DailyOM” and this morning’s was titled, “You Never Know Who You’ll Meet.”  That was my weekend! Friday night, I was...

Another week, another new business!  This weekend is the “Friends and Family” opening for Boozehounds with reservations now being accepted for dates starting next week....

Bar Cecil opened to friends and family (and media) on Saturday.  It’s one of many new businesses that are wading into the waters of starting...

If you haven’t made DesertX and Modernism Week a part of your weekend plans, it’s time to reconsider!  High clouds and slightly cooler temps last...

We start the week with a big merger announcement between Sanctuary Palm Springs and Oak Grove Center. On this week’s #ILoveGayPalmSprings podcast, we will be...

Modernism takes center stage this weekend, as the rescheduled and re-imagined week has both virtual and some in-person events.  On the #ILoveGayPalmSprings podcast this week,...

100 degrees to start April.  Great pool weather for sure for the Spring break crowd that’s been in Palm Springs as of late.  Now we’re...

We had a fascinating chat with DesertX co-curator César García-Alvarez, a native of the east valley and an openly gay artist.  His story about bringing this...

The transgender community is in the spotlight this week for TDOV (Transgender Day of Visibility) events on Tuesday and Wednesday.  And the timing couldn’t be...

Southwest Airline’s slogan “You’re Free to Move About the Country” takes on new meaning as Palm Springs gets direct service to Las Vega$  starting later...

Spring has officially sprung and restaurants are open at 25% indoor capacity. Sunnylands grounds are open (I’m planning a visit this week) and the Art...

Okay, so it’s not just me!  The Atlantic reports on “Pandemic Brain”.  I could find myself relating after thinking age was the perilous reason I was having...

As we mark the one year anniversary of lockdown, we can remember where we were on that fateful night.  Literally, the music stopped at Purple...

One Year Ago:  IBC (International Bear Convergence) was taking place at Hotel Zoso.  The McCallum was hosting Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock n’ Roll....

Topping Today’s News:  Miley Cyrus pays a visit to Eight4Nine!  You may have caught her performance on the  TikTok Tailgate show in Tampa, Florida, which aired...

March is Women’s History Month after February’s Black History Month. We’re introducing you to women making a difference in our community.  That starts with Michelle...

March is Women’s History Month after February’s Black History Month.  You’re seeing more representation of women and people of color on our website, podcast and...

Our hamlet takes the national spotlight today (Friday) as “Live with Kelly & Ryan” feature Palm Springs in their recurring segment “Virtual Road Trip”. It...

Happy National (International) Margarita Day!  We’re observing it with a 5 PM Monday Facebook Live on “Buying Property in Puerto Vallarta”, Mexico.  It is one...

As COVID cases continue to fall and the temperatures continue to rise, we are coming out of our long winter of discontent. While still socially-distancing...

It is President’s Day as I write our early week blog – ironic after the proceedings over the weekend.  But I am reminded of the...

There’s love and COVID-19 in the air this Valentine’s Day weekend.  Just a year ago, I was on my way to New Zealand to start...

A tale of two gay celebs with stories of their trials and tribulations are in the news as we start #ValentinesDay week.  Dan Levy hosted...

#WearADamnMask will be tested this weekend as the weather improves and more people come into Greater Palm Springs for Super Bowl Sunday. The city has...

Welcome to month two of 2021.  We’re 1/12th through the year and we’re seeing some of our signature events get postponed (again).  This week it’s...

I couldn’t be prouder of the work of Shann Carr and John Taylor on the #ILoveGayPalmSprings podcast, new each Thursday.  Shann has brought diversity to...

The stay at home order will be lifted!  That opens the door for our restaurants to again offer outdoor dining first and foremost.  But it...

One of the events I look forward to each year, is The Center’s “Info A Go Go”, where our local organizations gather to connect with...

MLK Day 2021 starts a very political week for our country.  We started the celebration last Friday with comedian Shann Carr and the Fun &...

“Keep on the sunny side of life”, goes the old song from The Carter Family:   “There’s a dark and a troubled side of life...

Just as we publish our latest Calendar of Events for 2021-22 PDF, it becomes outdated with the postponement of Desert X.  And there’s movement afoot...

We made it through this week.  I don’t know about you, but my world stopped January 6th when the insurrection broke out.  And I’m still...

Hats off to Dr. Laura Rush and all the frontline healthcare workers who are now fighting a losing battle with the pandemic until mass immunization...

The countdown to the end of this year continues as we move closer to 2021.  Can it end soon enough?  I don’t know about you,...

Wishing you and yours a happy holiday from the entire GayDesertGuide team!     Stay Safe and Stay Home (except to shop and order carryout)....